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Superintendent Chambers presented the Ruckle Middle School dance team, noting back-to-back state championships in the Universal Dance Association junior-high game-day division and praising the students’ dedication, practice and parental support. Board members and the superintendent commended the team for discipline built through practice, travel and teamwork.

Coach remarks and student comments described extensive practice schedules, use of school facilities for additional training, and appreciation for parental and community support. The dance coach and a student captain described routines practiced since May and said the team balanced extracurricular commitments with academics.

The board then recognized Ruckle’s cheer team, which won the 2025 large junior-high division state championship. Speakers noted the growth of cheer as a sport, the athleticism required, and the team’s large roster; a presenter identified the cheer roster as 26 members. Coaches credited support from families, fundraising and the district’s new facility spaces, saying separate practice spaces helped both programs prepare.

Board members praised coaches by name, thanked parents and highlighted the feeder-program relationship with Niceville High School, which the board said has an established record of success that benefits district feeder programs.

A commemorative plaque for the dance championship was presented for display at the school.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting 3-10-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board recognized Ruckle Middle School’s dance team (2025 UDA junior-high game-day state champions) and cheer team (2025 large junior-high division champions). Coaches, captains and board members praised students, parents and coaches for long-term practice and community support.","taxTitle","Okaloosa, School Districts, Florida","taxId",14347,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6278969,"Board approves consent agenda, personnel items and clerical GMP correction; all motions pass unanimously",3083,72000,3155000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2627919-732f15f5fdef2576ed6f0fb685ebed1d&start=72&end=3155","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2627919-732f15f5fdef2576ed6f0fb685ebed1d/thumbnail_72000.jpg","/articles/6278969/Florida/Board-approves-consent-agenda-personnel-items-and-clerical-GMP-correction-all-motions-pass-unanimously","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278969-d1c912cde690bf5f2e5d961839c6b254/orig.mp4?Expires=1773707700&Signature=PgqtvF5DioSu36YhOEf38dy-ZuwSK8WT0MjFknGQRiSYtDuDef-zKb5-N2nLsyxQJYhEzYD1RJt1uJ~y6gcyYEAuB6G3-6AIfQ~mcNnfbEQkO4gunAMSaLOflNUURDAD3YkPqn9b3gWlFf754TbBi6B5ToARgDk2FFb0K30Pz9Nir56TloNefZ9Nh4Sk7KpDBaUtKI9JU76Rvg7IfkTZR24hhXeTwWinCV-7ElT9Qe0KAiM6KlOg~3cRy6PXOQhPQt3PjGnTj5WOOtYICQ02QYVRbUnDf1~a6I-Rlm47lPtTRHfMX42ccfQ0JXpQXU0ebTKscibXxchsu5CimcA67Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Okaloosa County School Board approved the meeting agenda (including two late additions), a consent agenda and a series of personnel and administrative actions, and ratified a clerical correction to a construction GMP. All motions recorded on the transcript carried unanimously, 5–0.

The board first approved the agenda after adding two items the superintendent requested: item 7.18, a school-readiness contract requested by Brooke Baron, director of curriculum and instruction; and item 7.19, an appropriation of District 3 capital outlay funds to Edge Elementary School for Clear Touch panels. Motion to approve the amended agenda passed 5–0.

Later the board approved the consent agenda and a series of human-resources and administrative action items, each by a roll-call-style voice vote recorded as \"Aye\" and summarized as 5–0 in the meeting transcript. Items approved included:
- Proposed revision to the FY 2024–25 salary schedule for professional technical personnel (motion by Mr. Bryant; second by Mr. Heinle). 5–0.
- Out-of-field report for the 2024–25 school year (moved by Ms. Vanjiek; second by Mr. Bryant). 5–0.
- Employment separations (motion by Mr. Heinle; second by Ms. Vanjack). 5–0.
- Personnel recommendations (motion by Mr. Destin; second by Mr. Heinley). 5–0.
- Employee transfers (motion by Mr. Heinley; second by Ms. Vancic). 5–0.
- Reinstatement reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of-duty illness/injury (motion by Mr. Bryant; second by Mr. Destin). 5–0.
- Leave without pay (motion by Mr. Heinle; second by Ms. Evanchak). 5–0.

In the attorney’s report the board was asked to ratify a Scrivener’s error in a prior GMP figure: the public content correctly listed the GMP as $796,308 while the body of the earlier agenda motion contained a typographical error. The board moved, as the district attorney requested, to correct and ratify the GMP at $796,308. Motion by Mr. Heinle, second by Mr. Bryant; vote 5–0.

Each of the motions recorded in the transcript was approved by a unanimous vote reported as “Aye” and entered as 5 to 0 in the minutes. The board did not take any recorded votes that resulted in a negative or split tally during this meeting session.","At its regular meeting the Okaloosa County School Board approved the meeting agenda with two added items, multiple personnel and administrative items, and ratified a clerical correction to a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP); every listed motion carried 5–0.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6278974,"School board reviews sales-tax projects, roofing and security lock plans; district to prioritize by cost",676,2335000,3011000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2627919-732f15f5fdef2576ed6f0fb685ebed1d&start=2335&end=3011","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2627919-732f15f5fdef2576ed6f0fb685ebed1d/thumbnail_2335000.jpg","/articles/6278974/Florida/School-board-reviews-sales-tax-projects-roofing-and-security-lock-plans-district-to-prioritize-by-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6278974-e1876d96c14d487708dd77f0aac1e07b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773707700&Signature=VK846tvMvTpFULpaWriwkSOqnuZxgt-w3OVaoffOJucbwOLUvwqJavTAGaLc2I8TxhfjAVcX2MGvzRZ9YlwTbCgfalBLQA93EvjuXGVmkucUmmwG87a1H0kbIy66COEtxnRhLpyJM1YU5v0iLYjZdwoswhehU0vpVZmFdzNvYXP2qlIMU74YKjgapgImWtkM68U1wEBV2IL59VtiwuKYnfxJz~PHcVku1pOOt5~w53uZCg1~ilE5WUuJXPoYOpnZdomprnS7yNackwD1ONbjwqF0SFVW7IiHMiuCo5~uzlRxsiyymVVfP82kdCHOtY~y9juv-IenBCZGZBD1L5uWgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Okaloosa County School Board members received a detailed update on a series of sales-tax-funded construction projects and district facility upgrades, and discussed implementing electronic classroom-door locks as part of a broader security task order.

Board members and staff reviewed specific task orders that span cafeteria renovations, new school foundations and add-ons, band-room and auditorium upgrades, roofing and HVAC work, parking and paving projects, and restroom renovations. Staff said several projects are moving toward construction or completion, and several will be timed to avoid disrupting school operations (for example, HVAC work planned for spring break and some roofing and restroom work slated for summertime).

The report named specific task orders by number and described their status: cafeteria renovation work split into three groups with the first Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) expected for approval at a future meeting; foundation work and underground utilities progressing at the new Pine View and Destin Elementary projects; bid solicitations issued for the Baker add-on; and band-room work for Niceville and Crestview high schools in design or near completion. Staff noted sales-tax proceeds are the primary funding source and that project timing may shift as the district balances priorities.

Discussion included the district’s security task order for electronic door locks (referred to in the meeting as Salto-style badge/swipe systems). Staff explained options: classroom locks can be battery-operated while exterior doors require powered connections. Board members and staff raised common trade-offs — improved tracking of who accesses rooms and doors that auto-lock versus the capital and maintenance costs of installing and powering locks across many buildings. One board member summarized the central budgeting question as “at what cost?” and emphasized the need for full cost estimates before committing to districtwide rollout.

Staff also described the door system operation: badge readers would record a staff member entering a room and could lock behind them; classroom devices would be teacher-controlled, not student-accessible. Maintenance and battery-replacement requirements were noted as an operational consideration.

Board members thanked construction committee leadership and staff for advancing projects and reminded colleagues that sales-tax receipts and project scope will drive prioritization. Staff said some projects — including door-lock installations — will be considered only after the district compiles full cost estimates and compares them to other capital needs.

The report closed with staff saying material lead times affect timing (some fence and site-security elements were described as ordered and awaiting installation), and that several task orders will return to the board with specific GMPs or contract approvals for formal action.

Board members did not take a formal vote on new construction contracts during the presentation; instead, multiple facilities items will return to the board for future approvals with project-specific GMPs and schedules.

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Okaloosa schools honor Ruckle Middle School dance and cheer teams after state titles

Board approves consent agenda, personnel items and clerical GMP correction; all motions pass unanimously

School board reviews sales-tax projects, roofing and security lock plans; district to prioritize by cost